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Background informationIn 1956, Hungarians tried to break away from Communist control. At first it seemed as though they would be successful.However their hopes were crushed by Soviet military power.…read more

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Causes· Hungary had been under Soviet control since 1945. Hungarians hated Communist control and the leader Rakosi was also very unpopular.· In 1953, Stalin had died. Many Hungarians were optimistic about what the future would bring- the new Soviet leader had even criticized Stalin in a speech.· Other countries such as Poland were allowed reforms. Hungarians were encouraged by this, and wanted change themselves.…read more

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What happens? · October 23rd ­ A peaceful demonstration took place in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The crowd had refused to move away despite the police ordering them to, and by the end of the demonstration a large statue was pulled down and destroyed.…read more

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DAY 2· The next day, the workers went on strike and began to arm themselves. Pictures of Rakosi were burned and people were attacking Soviet tanks with petrol bombs.…read more

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DAY 5· On the fifth day of the uprising, Nagy a popular leader was asked to be leader again. People felt that Hungary would be free from Communist control and would be able to hold free elections again.…read more